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葑门横街

Fengmen Hengjie Street

A bustling, narrow market street frequented by locals, not tourists. It's the perfect place to experience authentic Suzhou life, sample seasonal foods and local snacks, and observe the daily rhythm of the city.

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Hours: Morning until afternoon are busiest

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Suzhou, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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